Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The Show, For Community.

Each year, as my students complete their AP World History Exam, we take on a project of significance.  Over the past two years, the History Mural Project has been extremely successful.  But now that our classroom is covered in historical murals, it was high time that we give back to our community.  So this year, at the conclusion of our studies, we decided to do just that. 

The Show  flyer
 
In this effort, my students put on a show of musical acts (made up of both teachers and students) in the courtyard of NBHS on Friday, May 25.  Acts included the Several Amigos, Sullivan Brady, Wild Dogs of Thailand, The Big Ivy Ramblers, and the White Keys/Black Stripes.  Admission was $3.00 or 3 non-perishable food items. The Showas it came to be known, was 100% student driven.  Students designed and distributed the flyers, made announcements, performed in bands, brought equipment, acted as bouncers, took up money, and everything in between.  

The Show earned two bins full of canned food, and a financial donation of $89.00 to Manna Food Bank in the hopes that this money can assist in providing for those in need.  
I am so proud of my students.  They inspire me to be better every day.  I hope they inspire you as well.
 

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